Who is PROMPT?

Found in 2003, the Policy Roundtable Mobilizing Professions and Trades (PROMPT) is the collective voice of Internationally Educated/Trained Persons (IETPs) represented by IETPs, associations of immigrant professionals, and community organizations. The roundtable is made up of groups, associations and initiatives that are primarily led by immigrants. PROMPT’s model provides the opportunity for immigrant professionals and tradespeople to influence the policy agenda from an immigrant perspective.

PROMPT welcomes new members

Please join us in welcoming our new members – Isabelle Rocher, Eric Liu and Juan Huang

PROMPT Communication Plan is underway…

PROMPT has hired HT Consulting to conduct the Communication Plan. The
key informant interviews are underway. The communication plan is expected to complete by end of January.

PROMPT’s new office and contact information

PROMPT’s new address is 1992 Yonge Street, Suite 205 (west side of Yonge Street, north of Davisville Avenue). Telephone is 416-932-1359.

Public Policy Development, Consultations and Outreach

• PROMPT commented on Bill 124, Fair Access to Regulated Professions Act,
  2006



The oral submission was presented by Uzma Shakir (Founding member
of PROMPT) to The Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills on November 15th, 2006. The deadline for written submission was December 5, 2006. PROMPT’s written submission is posted online at www.promptinfo.ca.



• National Review and Analysis of Access to Professions and Trades (APT) Processes

This research is commissioned by Capacity Canada, and funded by Canadian
Heritage. The research study entitled “National Review and Analysis of Access to
Professions and Trades Processes” provides an overview of national and provincial APT processes, and outlines required next steps in promoting APT. Throughout the report hyperlinks are used to provide access to information for those readers interested in more in-depth exploration on specific topics. The final report is available online at Capacity Canada website
www.capacitycanada.ca. 


• PROMPT participated and presented at the following events

CERIS (Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and
Settlement) Public Seminar, November 24, 2006

Lele Truong was the co-presenter at a seminar How “earlier” skilled
immigrants from Mainland China experience acculturation, employment challenges, and mental health issues .

The study was conducted by Dr. Izumi Sakamoto, Faculty of Social Work
University of Toronto. This study focuses on the experiences of “earlier” Mainland Chinese skilled immigrants who have been in Canada for 4 to 10 years. Lele spoke about the larger structural aspect of immigration and settlement, specifically focusing on the barriers to successful employment, foreign credentials and skills recognition. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this presentation, please contact Lele Truong at 416-932-1359 ext. 14 or email: lele@cassa.on.ca.

Skills, Jobs and Immigrants: Who’s Working, What’s Working? Conference
October 13, 2006

Examining Individual and Systemic Barriers Experienced by Visible
Minority Social Workers in Mainstream Agencies, CERIS Seminar, October 27, 2006


• PROMTPT in the News


Toronto Star, Fast-tracking program for workers to expand, December 9, 2006
 

• PROMPT continues to participate as members



o Capacity Canada

o TRIEC Advisory Committee Council

o Waterloo Region Immigrant Employment Network (WRIEN)

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Holiday Hours:

Our office will be closed for holidays from December 22, 2006 and will reopen on January 3, 2007. The staff at CASSA wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!